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“What all the wise men promised has not happened, and what all the damned fools said would happen has come to pass.” – Lord Melbourne
“We voted for these people. We should be allowed to taser them.” – Mike
“If you’re standing around talking about doing away with fossil fuels while pointing at an electric vehicle that’s about 70% synthetic materials, you’ve already failed an IQ test you didn’t even know you were taking.”
“Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.”
“They’re not ignorant. They’ll tell you all about what they know.”
“You guys just don’t spend enough time giving yourself cool but limited super-powers. This is the internet.” – laura w.
“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” – Thomas Paine
“Whoever undertakes to set himself up as judge in the field of truth and knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods” – Albert Einstein
“They can pass a law to say anything, but reality gets to bat last.”
“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke
“The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted.” – D.H. Lawrence
“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.” – Thomas Paine
“God doesn’t call the equipped – he equips those he calls.” – Barbara Curtis
Always remember: Law is about arguing one fact that helps your argument and ignoring the ten facts that disprove it.
It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument – William McAdoo
“Hand-written notes in cursive writing are still the finest personal way of saying thank you. The people who send those after interviews are the ones who get the jobs.”
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Foodie Friday – Sylvan Beach Summer Soup
. Once again, while looking for one thing I found something completely different…. Back in college, I got a little recipe booklet from the Imperial Sugar company which was full of recipes from around the state of Texas. One of … Continue reading
Tuesday Tunes – “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”, “Sing, Sing, Sing”
I don’t know why, but music like this just makes me think of summer. This is just lots and lots of fun! . The talented group of singers/dancers is called “Burn the Floor“. You can get a copy of their … Continue reading
Sunday Funnies – Thank Goodness For Lifeguards
Foodie Friday – Loaves and “Fish” Sticks
. Since my favorite fella has a birthday coming up, I thought it might be nice to share the recipe of one of his all-time favorites with everyone. Way back in the day, Paul’s Grandma Nettie started making this recipe for her family. Being … Continue reading
Sunday Funnies: Banned from Target
Got this in my e-mail from my aunt, and had to share it with all of you (this was forwarded to her by someone else – it’s just one of those funny stories): After I retired, my wife insisted that … Continue reading
Foodie Friday Saturday – Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob
Okay, so one day we had some leftover corn on the cob….
Sunday Funnies – Why I Keep Him Around…..
(This post originally appeared on April 23, 2012) After 30+ years, the man still makes me laugh. As you may remember, we purchased a new washer and dryer earlier this week – they are supposed to be delivered sometime today. Since Sarah … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Red Lobster’s Cheddar Biscuits
. Years ago, we used to go to Red Lobster and pig out on their Cheddar Biscuits. Unfortunately, when we had to start eating gluten-free, we had to say “Goodbye” to those yummy bites of heaven. Thankfully, I found this … Continue reading
Tuesday Tunes: Surf’s Up!
. It wouldn’t be summer without some surfing tunes: . .
Sunday Funnies: Top 10 (OK, 11) Tips on Surviving Your High School Reunion
. Last year, Paul and I headed down the highway to attend my High School Reunion. It was great to see old friends and catch up on what had been happening in our lives, but I’m sure that I was not the only one … Continue reading
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